Abula (soup)
 Amala With Ponmo And Abula | |
| Type | Soup |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | South West (Nigeria) |
| Region or state | Yoruba people |
| Serving temperature | Warm |
| Main ingredients |
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| Ingredients generally used |
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Àbùlà is a dish that originated from Yoruba people from Yorubaland.[1] It includes amala (yam dish), ewedu (draw jute soup), gbegiri (bean soup) and obe ata (tomato stew)[2][3][4]
Abula is considered a delicacy because it is not a common meal. It takes considerable time and effort to make. This meal is eaten commonly among the Yoruba people of Ọ̀yọ́ and Ogbómòṣọ́[5]
Overview
[edit]It is made from peeled, cooked beans and has a velvety texture with a mild flavor.[6] The soup is served with amala and is commonly prepared for special occasions such as weddings, naming ceremonies, and political gatherings. In Yoruba culture, serving it with amala symbolizes warmth, hospitality, and cultural pride.[7]
Ingredients
[edit]The following consists of a list of ingredients used in preparing abula:[8]
Gbegiri
- Beans
- Water
- Onions (optional)
- Blended pepper (ata rodo, also known as Scotch bonnet) (optional)
- Palm oil
- Seasoning and salt
- Potash
Ewedu
- Ewedu leaves
- Locust beans
- Potash
- Salt
- Water
Obe ata which includes pepper, condiments and seasonings.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Amala and Abula". Nigerian Tribune. 2018-02-10. Archived from the original on 2019-04-27.
- ^ Ige, Beatrice (2017-04-09). "Amala Food Recipe | How to Cook Amala - African Food Network". Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ "Best Nigerian Recipes for this weekend - Abula". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 2017-10-20.
- ^ Sim, Jen (2025-08-18). "Abula". Sims Home Kitchen. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ "Ogbomoso Ajilete group celebrates Amala, Gbegiri Day". Nigerian Tribune. 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
- ^ Ajoke (2020-03-01). "Gbegiri - Abula (How to make Gbegiri)". My Active Kitchen. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ "The Complete Beginner's Guide to Abula: Amala, Ewedu, Gbegiri, Stew; Perfect Every Time". NKENNE. Retrieved 2026-05-27.
- ^ Olowe, Praise (20 October 2017). "Best Nigerian recipe for this weekend – Abula". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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